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Lawrence University student earns Yenching Fellowship, one of the world’s most prestigious programs for emerging global leaders
Lawrence University graduate Cao Le Quynh Anh ’26 will begin a fully funded master’s degree as a Yenching Fellow at Peking University in Beijing this fall, joining one of the…
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Choosing Joy: Student speaker Megan Eisenstein’s journey of self-discovery
Megan Eisenstein ’26 is a government major with minors in dance and statistics and data science.
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Two Lawrence University music faculty win GRAMMY award
Lawrence University’s Michael Clayville and Erin Lesser, members of the acclaimed band, Alarm Will Sound, won Best Chamber Music/Small Ensemble Performance at the 68th Annual GRAMMY Awards.
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Lawrence University Launches Commuter Student Program
A fresh snowfall welcomes students on their walk through campus.
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John Pfefferle, Paul Hoffman, and Tom Janssen Gift Prime Downtown Appleton Property to Lawrence University
City Center East in downtown Appleton, Wisconsin
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Lawrence University students earn Fulbright fellowships
Read More: Lawrence University students earn Fulbright fellowshipsLawrence University graduates Kaitlin Buelow ’26 and Jude Lawler ’26 will travel to Germany as recipients of 2026 U.S. Fulbright Program fellowships, joining a distinguished group of scholars selected for one of the nation’s most prestigious international exchange programs. “We are so proud of our Fulbright recipients, who embody a Lawrentian commitment to inquiry and…
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Lawrence Theatre of the Air Launches as Weekly Podcast, Bringing Golden Age Radio Drama to New Audiences
Read More: Lawrence Theatre of the Air Launches as Weekly Podcast, Bringing Golden Age Radio Drama to New Audiences18-episode inaugural season begins Thursday, September 3, 2026 Lawrence University’s Department of Theatre Arts announced today the launch of Lawrence Theatre of the Air as a weekly podcast series, making more than two decades of live Old Time Radio performances available to listeners everywhere for the first time. Beginning Thursday, September 3, 2026, one new…
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Internationally Acclaimed Composer Elise Witt to Lead Artist Residency with Lawrence Community Girl Choir
Read More: Internationally Acclaimed Composer Elise Witt to Lead Artist Residency with Lawrence Community Girl ChoirYoung singers invited to register by September 9 for unique opportunity to learn from internationally recognized educator and performer This fall, the Lawrence Community Music School is proud to welcome internationally acclaimed singer, composer, educator, and community song leader Elise Witt as Artist in Residence with the Lawrence Community Girl Choir. Known for creating joyful,…
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Lawrence University student earns Yenching Fellowship, one of the world’s most prestigious programs for emerging global leaders
Read More: Lawrence University student earns Yenching Fellowship, one of the world’s most prestigious programs for emerging global leadersLawrence University graduate Cao Le Quynh Anh ’26 will begin a fully funded master’s degree as a Yenching Fellow at Peking University in Beijing this fall, joining one of the world’s most prestigious programs for emerging global leaders, with an annual acceptance rate typically under 3%. The master’s program brings together outstanding young leaders from…
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Lawrence University named one of The Princeton Review’s Best Colleges for 2027
Read More: Lawrence University named one of The Princeton Review’s Best Colleges for 2027Lawrence University has been named one of the nation’s best colleges for undergraduate education, earning a place in The Princeton Review’s Best 392 Colleges: 2027 Edition, which showcases Lawrence’s commitment to interdisciplinary learning, academic excellence, and incredible student experiences. “For more than 175 years, Lawrence University has provided a personalized liberal arts education that combines…
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Five Lawrence standouts to join the Intercollegiate Athletic Hall of Fame
Read More: Five Lawrence standouts to join the Intercollegiate Athletic Hall of FameFive Lawrence University standouts are set to be inducted into the Lawrence Intercollegiate Athletic Hall of Fame in October. Football’s Joel Bogenschuetz, softball star Carli Gurholt, three-sport standout Vickie Leathers, men’s basketball star Chris Siebert and distance running great Sam Stevens will be inducted into the Hall of Fame on Oct. 9 at the Warch…
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Lawrence University welcomes new faculty as the 2026-27 academic year begins
Read More: Lawrence University welcomes new faculty as the 2026-27 academic year beginsLawrence University has announced the hiring of three new tenure-track faculty for the 2026-27 academic year. The new faculty members bring a wide range of scholarly, artistic, and teaching expertise that will enhance the Lawrence community and expand opportunities for student learning and collaboration. Classes for the Fall Term begin Sept. 14. Meet the new…
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Lawrence Community Makes Music Across Appleton During Mile of Music
Read More: Lawrence Community Makes Music Across Appleton During Mile of MusicFor four days, downtown Appleton became a stage as Mile of Music returned with hundreds of free performances spanning venues across the city. Once again, the Lawrence community was woven throughout the festival, with students, alumni, faculty, and Lawrence Chamber Music Festival participants sharing their talents and celebrating the connection between the university and the…
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Menasha School District to host 5 home Football Games at Lawrence University’s Banta Bowl
Read More: Menasha School District to host 5 home Football Games at Lawrence University’s Banta BowlWhen news spread that a tornado had torn through the Fox Cities on July 27, the community was left shaken from the devastation. Miraculously, no fatalities were reported, though dozens of people were injured, and many families were displaced. The tornado moved through Appleton, Menasha, Fox Crossing, and Neenah, with Neenah and Menasha among the hardest-hit…
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Finding Their Flight Path: Students Explore Careers in Aviation
Read More: Finding Their Flight Path: Students Explore Careers in AviationFor one week this summer, a group of aspiring aviators traded the classroom for airport ramps, flight simulators, physics lessons, and behind-the-scenes tours of the aviation industry. The Lawrence Summer Aviation Camp gave students an opportunity to explore what a future in aviation could look like, not just from the cockpit, but across the many…
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Celebrating Lawrence at Mile of Music’s Annual Festival
Read More: Celebrating Lawrence at Mile of Music’s Annual FestivalAppleton is alive with music as Mile of Music takes over downtown from Thursday, July 30 through August 2—and Lawrence is right at the heart of it. From campus collaborations to performances across the city, students, alumni, faculty, and visiting artists are coming together to share their work and connect with the broader community. The festival presents…
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Lawrence University’s Björklunden Announces Prestigious 2026 Award Recipients
Read More: Lawrence University’s Björklunden Announces Prestigious 2026 Award RecipientsLawrence University’s northern campus is located on Lake Michigan in Door County, Wisconsin, just south of Baileys Harbor.
